Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
dallachiana
ID:
286204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 427 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285536

Common Names

  • Dallachiana Psychotria
  • Dallachian Psychotria
  • Dallachiana

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga dallachiana (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria dallachiana (also called Dallach Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has opposite, elliptic to oblong-lanceolate leaves, white flowers, and red fruits. It is found in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria dallachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria dallachiana is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria dallachiana is a tropical shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Psychotria dallachiana

Psychotria dallachiana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo.

Psychotria dallachiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria dallachiana?

Psychotria dallachiana

What is the common name of Psychotria dallachiana?

Dallachian Psychotria

What is the family of Psychotria dallachiana?

Rubiaceae

Species in the Psychotria genus

Psychotria abdita, Psychotria aborensis, Psychotria abouabouensis, Psychotria acreana, Psychotria acuminatissima, Psychotria acutiflora, Psychotria adafoana, Psychotria adamsonii, Psychotria adenophylla, Psychotria aemulans, Psychotria agamae, Psychotria aganosmifolia, Psychotria aguilarii, Psychotria alainii, Psychotria alaotrensis, Psychotria alatipes, Psychotria alba, Psychotria albicaulis, Psychotria albomarginata, Psychotria alemquerensis, Psychotria alfaroana, Psychotria alibertioides, Psychotria alluviorum, Psychotria alpestris, Psychotria alsophila, Psychotria alticola, Psychotria altiplanensis, Psychotria amaracarpoides, Psychotria ambohimitombensis, Psychotria amboniana, Psychotria amieuensis, Psychotria ammericola, Psychotria ampla, Psychotria amplifrons, Psychotria amplissima, Psychotria amplithyrsa, Psychotria ampullacea, Psychotria anamallayana, Psychotria anartiothrix, Psychotria anceps, Psychotria andaiensis, Psychotria andamanica, Psychotria andersonii, Psychotria andevorantensis, Psychotria anemothyrsus, Psychotria angulata, Psychotria angustata, Psychotria anisocephala, Psychotria ankasensis, Psychotria antenniformis,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-167780: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.